How can I block a specific or restricted number from calling me?
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However, is there a way I can reroute specific incoming numbers to a different phone #? We are getting some harassment on 1 phone #, and I want to either block the calls (which I can't seem to do here) or, reroute the specific numbers to something else.....like AOL Moviephone

You know what? I have to give you props on this one. I never thought to do this, and I will try it now. This weirdo got my number and will not let up. I wish there was a way to block those pesky text messages, though.

Another thing you can try is called YouMail. YouMail allows you to set up something called "DitchMail". Basically, it plays a fake "this number has been disconnected" recording for whatever number(s) you choose and hangs up on the caller. Pretty handy for your situation.

I don't know if this works on all Verizon phones. I have a Voyager. If you go to Settings and Tools/Phone Settings/Security (enter your security code)/Restrictions.. Then from there you can have your phone only accept calls from your contact list. you can also set the same for text messages. Verizon is stupid with their blocking. I had a Samsung Alias and it let me block numbers at no fee. Yet my new phone made by LG I have to pay for the blocks. This doesn't work for me, as I have to receive calls from people not in my Contacts at times. I have managed to get 8 free phones through them though for their non-professional ways. So call them up for fun and complain. You will get stuff!! Or switch Carriers, that's my next plan once my contract is up.

You know what? I have to give you props on this one. I never thought to do this, and I will try it now. This weirdo got my number and will not let up. I wish there was a way to block those pesky text messages, though.

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I don't know if this works on all Verizon phones. I have a Voyager. If you go to Settings and Tools/Phone Settings/Security (enter your security code)/Restrictions.. Then from there you can have your phone only accept calls from your contact list. you can also set the same for text messages. Verizon is stupid with their blocking. I had a Samsung Alias and it let me block numbers at no fee. Yet my new phone made by LG I have to pay for the blocks. This doesn't work for me, as I have to receive calls from people not in my Contacts at times. I have managed to get 8 free phones through them though for their non-professional ways. So call them up for fun and complain. You will get stuff!! Or switch Carriers, that's my next plan once my contract is up.

If you know the number, you can call VZW and they will set up a block for you on the phone you're having the issue with. I personally did this on my son's cell phone.

But you can't do it yourself, at least not yet. Verizon has to do it for you, only they can set up the block, or the un-block, if you decide to take it off. The caller gets a message telling them you're not accepting calls at this time; or something of that nature.

One thing about this that Verizon did tell me is that the number you block still has the ability to send you a text message...but most people would not know that unless the were told.

Try it and good luck!

'And you, music lover, you're next...I have two guns, one for each of ya...'

i had a friend in high school on verizon that could block numbers from her own phone and it would completely block out calls AND texts but i dont know how she did it at all bc ive never had any phone that would do that for me. i either used the contact list thing or had VZW block it for me. and you can request that they also block texts if you want to bc ive had it done before

If you have Verizon Wireless, the only way that I know of to block restricted numbers is with an application called "Do Not Disturb." You can get it by texting "dnd" to "apps" (363 to 2777), or go look for it under Media Center or Get It Now, or to mydonotdisturb.com

I hope this is helpful. i really get sick of restricted calls from telemarketers all the time

Ok there are two things ytou can do. if u are verizon get do not disturb.... its 2.99 monthly or 16 something unlimited. but its pretty nice. you can block specific numbers, toll free/unknown numbers, private numbers (ppl who dial *67), and block calls during certain hours. It blocks these calls for you and keeps a record of them for you.

Also for those pesky people who call restricted to prank you or what not, get trapcall. the basic plan is free...it allows you to show blocked numbers. its not spam it works and doesn't ask for any credit card numbers. what it does is the call comes through as restricted. press ignore...the call will go through their system and a couple seconds later you'll get a call back from the same person but the number will show. the person will never know. (tip: if you have a ringback tone the ring back tone will play until it gets put thru the system at which time it will switch to just ringing.) its a nice free way to get the numbers of those prankers or people who are harassing you. There are other plans that have more options but they cost money.

If you go to vzw.com, and login to your account, choose the phone number, and click on block/allowed numbers. Add the number there. if it is a restricted number, click on BLOCK ALL RESTRICTED CALLS/SMS MESSAGES TO THIS NUMBER.

this one will work but if you have someone you know that has a blocked number may not be such a good idea. in your settings there is a place to block out any number like a black list of some sort. instead of typing a name or number just type in restricted and that "call" whom ever it is will not be able to call.